Critic Reviews

Remember that your adventuring party is basically good. Do not succumb to temptation, and do not kill without need. Remember the knight's oath: "My honor is my life." And do buy this AD&D computer game, which is SSI's best yet!

Krynn is a vast improvement over the earlier games. Pool of Radiance had freedom and very little plot while Curse of the Azure Bonds had a good plot but little freedom. Krynn has both plus, as US Gold's Big Bob Malin succinctly puts it, 'lots of intrigue'. There are a number of sub-plots to draw you into the game - even a romance!

All this merely scratches the surface of the game. For newcomers to the world of Krynn and the AD&D scene generally the game can be played on a fairly simple level similar to many other RPGs, but for the player who demands plenty of depth and accurate attention to detail Champions of Krynn will prove irresistible and totally addictive. The difficulty level allows steady progression through the game with new powers and monsters to be discovered at every turn.

Actually, Champions of Krynn is a pretty good game overall,
but you do have to be aware of its failings as noted above. The
manual contains pretty much all the information you need to create
a viable party, and has some good tips on play, as well, so do
read it before you start. As long as you know what you're getting
into, and what to expect, you can have a good time with the
game. Just be careful out there!